291 Sterling Place, New York City, NY 11238

• 5 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 3,902 sqft

Property Description

A Rare 19-Foot-Wide Romanesque Revival Brownstone 291 Sterling Place | Prospect Heights Offered at $4,295,000 Located on one of Prospect Heights’ most beautiful tree-lined blocks, just moments from Grand Army Plaza and Prospect Park, 291 Sterling Place is a 19-foot-wide Romanesque Revival brownstone built circa 1897, offering exceptional scale and original architectural detail. Spanning approximately 3,902 square feet on a 19’ × 131’ lot, the home retains remarkable period craftsmanship including stained glass, intricate carved woodwork, original fireplaces, rich paneling, and beautifully preserved millwork. Currently configured as a grand owner’s triplex above a garden-level apartment, the home offers both flexibility and classic brownstone living. The parlor floor features soaring 10.5-foot ceilings, elegant living and dining rooms, and stunning original details throughout. The upper floors provide four spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms, along with a formal dining room and large eat-in kitchen, offering an ideal framework for modern living while preserving the home’s historic character. The garden level includes a one-bedroom apartment with private entrance and garden access, ideal for guests, rental income, or extended living. Set on a deep 131-foot lot, the property also offers a rarely found oversized garden and a dry cellar for storage or future potential. Ideally positioned near Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and Vanderbilt Avenue’s vibrant dining scene, 291 Sterling Place presents a rare opportunity to own a classic Brooklyn brownstone in one of the borough’s most desirable neighborhoods. 5 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms Approx. 3,902 SF | 19’ × 131’ Lot

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

March 21, 2026

Data Last Updated:

April 4, 2026 at 11:19PM

Listing Office:

IVEY NORTH LLC : (347) 489-9216

Listing Agent:

ABDUL R MUID : (347) 489-9216

MLS ID:

RLS20078625

Interior

• Laundry: See Remarks
• A/C: Window Unit(s)
• Heating: Natural Gas
• Fireplace: DecorativeFireplaceFireplaces: 7

Exterior

• General: GardenPrivate Outdoor Space Under 60 Sqft
• Style: PrewarWalk-Up

Construction

• General: 3

Location

• Originating MLS: RLS_REBNY
• County: Kings

Lot

• Zoning: 01165-0074

Financial

• Source: RLS_REBNY